Using zoom (other than optical zoom)

Zooming options other than optical zoom can bring farther subjects into view. Choose from the following zoom types.

  • [Optical zoom only]
    • Limits the zoom range to the optical zoom. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [JPEG Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA].
    • Not available when shooting movies.
  • [ClearImage Zoom]
    • Zooms by enlarging the zoomed portion using image processing with minimal loss of quality.
  • [Digital Zoom]
    • The image processing of this zooming method causes some loss of image quality.

Zoom setting

Setting the camera

[Zoom Setting]

MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting.

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Guide to using the camera

Zoom

Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.

When you move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side, the camera will zoom in, and when you move the lever to the W side, the camera will zoom out. Move the lever slowly for slower zoom. Move it faster for faster zoom.

Hint

  • When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images.
  • You can assign the zoom function to the control ring. You can also zoom in/out to an angle of view corresponding to how far the control ring has been rotated, and zoom in/out at certain angle steps.
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